tell ___ ‘hi’ from me
the work of self-taught, neurodivergent artists who live and create in Oregon.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT
tell ___ ‘hi’ from me showcases the work of 27 self-taught, neurodivergent artists who live and create in Oregon and are members of the Portland-based Progressive Art Studio, North Pole Studio. North Pole Studio is embedded in a nationwide movement of autonomous and unique Progressive Art Studios who provide accessible studio space for disabled, neurodivergent and autistic artists. Emerging in response to Oregon's history of institutionalization and ongoing ableist systems, and standing in direct opposition to the current political climate, North Pole Studio pursues a paradigm shift. A shift that values self-determination above all else. A shift that recognizes diversity as human brilliance, and invites us to expand how we think about storytelling and what it means to live in true community with one another.
This diverse collection of contemporary 2D and 3D works reflects honest creative expression and raw innovation. It honors the vitality of lifelong creative practice and reimagines conventions in artmaking. The exhibit will travel across the region throughout 2025 and 2026, amplifying the voices of artists whose perspectives have long been marginalized. It invites the viewer to deepen their understanding of the Progressive Art Studio movement and artists working within it, both regionally and nationally. tell ___ ‘hi’ from me offers a warm greeting and a long overdue introduction. It speaks to presence, persistence, and belonging: ‘we’ve always been here, won’t you get to know us?’ … ‘it’s time you get to know us’.
SHOP THE COLLECTION
Please Note , this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
FEATURED ARTISTS
12" x 18.5" (cover), 144" x 18.5" (longest open)
Mixed media book using found paper, scotch tape, marker, ball point pen, typewritten text
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
24" x 17"
Acrylic paint, pastel and Pesco paint pen on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12" x 6"
Pastel and acrylic paint pen on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
36" x 24"
Colored pencil on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
24" x 18"
Pen and marker on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12" x 6.25"
Pencil and Posca marker on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12" x 6.25"
Pencil and Posca marker on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
24"x18"
Pencil and pastel on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12.5" x 10.5"
Mixed media collage
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12" x 9"
Oil paint on canvas
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12" x 9"
Oil paint on canvas
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12" x 9"
Oil paint on canvas
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
10" x 8.25"
Mixed media drawing on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
25" x 18.5"
Cut paper collage
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
Erinie, Cookie Monster, Herry, Bert and Grover 7"x7" and Herry 8"x8"
Acrylic paint on canvas
17" x 12"
India ink and marker on paper
Please note , this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
25" x 31"
Marker and ballpoint pen on paper
Please note , this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
36' x 8' x 1.75'
Acrylic paint on wood
Please note , this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12"x16"
Fine art print; digital drawing
Please note , this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
14" x 22"
Found hand-cut paper and glue on paper
Please note , this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
3.5" x 18" x 3.25"
Found object sculpture using wood, paper, and acrylic paint
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
10" x 8.25"
Graphite and colored pencil on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
18" x 12"
Ink and pastel on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12" x 9"
Ink and pastel on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
7.25" x 7.25" x 2"
Acrylic paint, photograph, Posca paint pen, wood
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
9" x 9" x 2.5"
Acrylic paint, photograph, Pesco paint pen, wood
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
9" x 10" x 13"
Found object sculpture using wood, acrylic paint and Posca paint pen
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
6" x 13" x 3.25"
Found object sculpture using wood, acrylic paint and Pesco paint pen
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
7" x 7" x 1.5"
Acrylic paint, photograph, Pesco paint pen, wood
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
7" x 10"
Watercolor, pastel, gel pen on watercolor paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
12" x 18"
Colored pencil and graphite on paper
Please note , this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!
This exhibition is funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust and the Oregon Arts Commission
18" x 24"
Acrylic paint on paper
Please note, this show will be traveling as a unit for 2 years to spread information and awareness about this population's work throughout the region. Purchased work will be marked "sold" for the duration, and will be available for pick up in December of 2026. North Pole Studio will contact buyers in November 2026 to arrange pickup. Shipping & delivery is not included and will be invoiced separately if needed. All local pickup occurs at North Pole Studio at 514 NW 11th Avenue Suite 203 Portland, OR 97209. Please email krista@northpolestudio.org with any questions!